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On 10/29 the Registrar shared information about Phase I Pre-Registration with Course Match for all students. The email was formatted as a newsletter to make the information as digestible as possible. Read the complete email in the original formatting here. As you may have heard, we’re launching a new Pre-Registration...
Course Match full-campus rollout: Following a successful pilot with first-year students this summer, we are preparing to launch the Course Match preregistration platform campus-wide in November for Spring 2026 preregistration. More information and training materials at go.vassar.edu/coursematchinfo. Updated project timeline: To allow thorough testing and training, our go-live date has...
Beginning July 1, 2025, TouchNet will replace Nelnet Quikpay, offering a more streamlined, secure, and user-friendly experience. With features like real-time payment tracking, on-demand statements, enhanced security, and seamless integration with student accounts, TouchNet will make it easier for students and parents to view and manage tuition, housing, fees, and...
SIS Enhancements First Look event findings: we learned a lot at our first demo event on 4/30 and 5/1. Findings from the event can be found on our Community Guidance page. Website updates: we rearranged the home page to reflect the current phase and added additional information. Project timeline added...
On 5/19 we shared a summary of feedback we received during the First Look event, video recordings of the sessions, and information about what’s next for the SEI. The email was formatted as a newsletter to make the information as digestible as possible. Read the complete email here.
...This message was originally shared as a formatted newsletter to make the information as digestible as possible. Read the email in that format here. Thank you for joining us last week to get a first look at the future of our Student Information System (SIS)! We appreciate your time, thoughtful...
On 4/28 we shared a reminder for the First Look event. The email was formatted as a newsletter to make the information as digestible as possible. Read the complete email here.
...On 4/9 we shared an invitation for the First Look event. The email was formatted as a newsletter to make the information as digestible as possible. Read the complete email here.
...Come get a first look at what the future holds after Ask Banner and our pre-reg systems are replaced! Join us for an exclusive demo of upcoming SIS features. We’re offering live demo sessions at various times throughout the day to ensure they’re accessible to everyone, as well as a...
Acting on community feedback: We’ve been actively listening to the Vassar community’s concerns and thoughtful recommendations. In response, we’re making several enhancements to ensure our SIS meets your needs. Your input remains invaluable, and we encourage you to continue sharing your thoughts throughout the SEI process. Explore ways to get...
On 3/24 we shared a save the date for the First Look event. The email was formatted as a newsletter to make the information as digestible as possible. Read the complete email here.
...We are hosting in-depth workshops in March and April with Ellucian and Vassar SIS users to ensure the system will meet the evolving needs of our community. Attendees will explore and document every SIS system and related business practice. If you have any questions or would like to be involved...
Website launch: We’ve launched a dedicated website at go.vassar.edu/sisproject to keep you informed about the SEI and archive all project communications for your convenience. November workshop: A diverse group of SIS users, including faculty, administrators, staff, and Computing and Information Services (CIS), participated in a multi-day workshop with Ellucian, our...